PROLIM is seeking experienced Assembler 2 professionals to support Northrop Grumman's Payload and Ground Systems (PGS) - Spacecraft Components organization in Oxnard, California. (100% Onsite)
Job Description:
- Company: Northrop Grumman
- Location: Oxnard, CA 93030 - 100% Onsite
- Job Type: Contract
- Job ID: 2035
- Openings: 4
- Experience: 2-6 years
- Schedule: 9/80A
- Hours: 40 hours/week
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- U.S. Citizenship: Required
- Pay: $40-$48/hr
Job Overview
The selected candidates will support the manufacturing and assembly of spacecraft components, including structural systems, mechanisms, solar arrays, antenna reflectors, and other precision aerospace components.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with hands-on mechanical assembly, manufacturing, prototype, testing, and aerospace/defence experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform fabrication and assembly of mechanical components for larger assemblies.
- Set up and test prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
- Analyse test data and recommend modifications to components or test procedures.
- Assist mechanical engineers with mechanical and electromechanical designs, testing, fabrication, and assembly.
- Perform manufacturing operations, including setup, calibration, rework, and quality testing.
- Support production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
- Collect and evaluate operating data and make adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment as required.
- Assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes.
- Handle and manage fragile composite materials.
- Document adhesive usage, traceability, pot life, and out-time controls.
- Report manufacturing data and communicate with other employees and departments.
- Read and interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings and shop planning documents.
- Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and safety.
- Follow established manufacturing procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- High school diploma/GED plus at least 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
- Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and different shifts based on manufacturing requirements.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work within a Microsoft Office environment, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and/or schematics.
- Familiarity with proper hand-tool techniques and safety, including wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Understanding of basic torque concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using electronic test equipment such as:
- DC power supplies
- Digital multi meters (DMM)
- Source meters
- Knowledge of basic shop arithmetic.
- Familiarity with ISO requirements, standards, and compliance.
- Experience with cranes and rigging, forklifts, or similar manufacturing equipment.
- Aerospace, defence, spacecraft, composite, or precision manufacturing experience.
About PROLIM Corporation
PROLIM is a leading provider of end-to-end IT, PLM and Engineering Services and Solutions for Global 1000 companies. They understand business as much as technology, and help their customers improve their profitability and efficiency by providing high value technology consulting, staffing, and project management outsourcing services.
Their IT and PLM consulting offerings include; Advisory, PLM Software/Services, Program Management, Solution Architecture Training/Staffing, Cloud Solutions, Servers/Networking, Infrastructure, ERP Practices and QA Services. Engineering services include Data Translation, CAD/CAM/CAE, Process & Product Engineering, Prototyping, and Testing/Validation within a wide range of markets and industries.